of rockets into israel. israel's anti-rocket shield called iron dome intercepted many, but it's not enough for the country's leadership. israel has amassed thousands of soldiers on the border ready for a possible ground invasion. >> we are expect ago heavy price from hamas and the terrorist organizeds. the israeli defense forces have prepared for a significant expansion of the operation. >> now as the civilians here brace themselves for a possible ground invasion, egyptian officials are working to try and broker a truce within the next 48 hours. but if that fails, both sides, israel and the palestinian factions, say they are prepared to fight a war that could be averted. back to you, erica. >> thank you. now here is lester. >> erica, thanks. >>> as the violence rages in the middle east, president obama is overseas himself on a historic three-day tour of southeast asia. chief white house correspondent chuck todd is traveling with the president. he's in bangkok, thailand, this morning. chuck, what's happening